1 Chronicles 28:10

Take heed now; for the Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 28:6, God's choice of Solomon to build the temple is the basis for David's charge to him in verse 10.

1 Chronicles 28:7 makes the promise of an enduring kingdom conditional on obedience, linking the charge to be strong with faithfulness.

1 Chronicles 28:20 continues David's charge with assurance of God's presence, reinforcing the command to be strong and do the work.

In 1 Chronicles 22:16-19, David similarly exhorts Solomon to arise and build — reinforcing the charge to be strong and do it.

1 Chronicles 22:13 is David’s earlier charge to Solomon, with nearly identical wording—'be strong' and 'take heed'—reinforcing the same commission.

1 Chronicles 29:1 Historical context

1 Chronicles 29:1 describes David's public announcement of Solomon's selection and the task's magnitude, providing context for the charge.

In Deuteronomy 3:28, Moses commissions Joshua to lead Israel—just as David charges Solomon to build the temple. Both are succession commands.

2 Samuel 7:13 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 7:13 is God’s promise that Solomon will build the temple—the very task David later charges him to undertake in this verse.

1 Kings 5:5 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 5:5 records Solomon planning to build the temple, directly fulfilling the charge David gave him in this verse.

1 Kings 8:13 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 8:13 marks Solomon’s completion of the temple, the very task David charged him to undertake. Fulfillment of the command.

Ezra 10:4 Parallel

Ezra 10:4 says 'Arise, be strong and do it,' a direct parallel to David's charge, urging action with community support.

In Ephesians 6:10, Paul echoes the command 'be strong in the Lord'—paralleling David's exhortation to Solomon to 'be strong' for the temple task.

Psalm 127:1 Related theme

Psalm 127:1 reminds that unless the Lord builds the house, labor is vain, highlighting dependence on God for the temple's success.

2 Chronicles 19:6 Related theme

2 Chronicles 19:6 has a similar exhortation 'Take heed what you do, for you judge for the Lord,' echoing David's call to act responsibly before God.

2 Chronicles 32:7 Related theme

2 Chronicles 32:7 uses 'Be strong and courageous' in a military context, paralleling David's encouragement for the temple work.